[BREAKING] PRODUCE 101 UPDATE FROM VOTE FRAUD ALLEGATIONS

On MBC 8 news, there has been 6 new “search and seizure” on different agencies 3 agencies among them were directly involved in ProduceX101 manipulation (Hinting as Starship, MBK, Woolim) 6 officials from the agencies have already been summoned to court as suspects. Previously, the Vice President of starship along with Ahn Joon Young and Kim Yong Bum PD, 1 low staff from mnet, vice preside Of cjes entertainment are all booked for investigation.Police have reportedly booked CJ ENM vice-president and head of Mnet Shin Hyung Kwan for his role in the Produce series vote manipulation . There are a total of 10 people are requested by police and most of it is with a travel ban. Ahn Joon Young and Kim Yong Bum PD were arrested in detention center to avoid possibility of destroying evidences even further.

Currently police are investigating the culprit behind this scandal, yet is in a difficult situation to determine who are at fault or the victims. KBS News has stated that the police never considered to summon the trainees since this is a matter of the staff members. Police also said that they won’t reveal the actual ranking or vote result to the public becuase it’s a sensitive issues.The police state they only focused about manipulation issue in all produce series,idol school and other mnet survival show and nothing to do about revealed 'real rank

On November 12, it was announced at a police press conference that 10 individuals involved with “Produce X 101” have been booked over the vote manipulation controversy. The police stated that they are conducting a thorough investigation and looking into suspicions regarding the entertainment agencies involved, exchange of favors, and involvement of high-ranking officials. It was also reported by a news outlet that the police are planning to summon “Produce X 101” contestants as witnesses to question them. The report stated that the trainees who will be questioned are those at agencies where searches and seizures were conducted, as well as trainees who seemed highly likely to make it into the final group but did not. The police are reportedly planning to ask these trainees if they heard anything during filming or from their agencies about the manipulation. Following this report, many outlets have written about X1 while putting forth the idea that the members themselves may be brought in for questioning. X1 is currently in Thailand after performing at “K-POP FESTA in BANGKOK” on November 10. On November 13, a source representing X1 stated to the news outlet TV Report, “They have not yet returned to Korea and they are carrying out their planned schedule in the area. Their schedule after that will become clear after the members return.” TV Report described the source as drawing a line regarding the possibility of the members being summoned by the police when they said, “There are reports going out about things that aren’t true, without checking [with the agency].” X1 is reportedly planning to return to Korea before the 2019 V Live Awards V HEARTBEAT event that will take place at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on November 16.

In other news, 191113 nonno Magazine Web Interview Continuing the interviews for IZ*ONE who gets warm response everytime they appear in Nonno! The 8th series, Yabuki Nako and Chaeyeon. From their usual life to going out together. The talking does not stop! Releasing the continued interviews with a web-limited cut that cannot be seen in the magazines. Water Park and Movie Theatres. These 2 are the only places they want to go!
Nako: "The eloquent Chaeyeon-chan, the best meal buddy"
Chaeyeon: "I'm surprised by Nako as her Korean skills are getting better!"
Nako : Chaeyeon-chan, the number of times we went out together to eat is the most amongst all members! Chaeyeon-chan recommended it, good for health.... what kind of Chicken Soup was it?
Chaeyeon: Herbal Chicken Soup. Nako : kanb..... ah, Herbal Chicken Soup! No way I couldn't even remember how to answer it in Japanese, so I had to stop. We recently went to a Samgyetang restaurant too!
Nako : Chaeyeon-chan recommended it, good for health.... what kind of Chicken Soup was it? Chaeyeon: Herbal Chicken Soup. Nako : kanb..... ah, Herbal Chicken Soup! No way I couldn't even remember how to answer it in Japanese, so I had to stop to think for a moment hehe. Chaeyeon-chan is really good at Japanese! Chaeyeon: My Japanese is still far away from good ~. We also ate bingsu during summer this year right. Chaeyeon asked 'Shall we go and eat Bingsu?' It's Telepathy! (said in Japanese 以心伝心) Do you know the word "Telepathy"?
Chaeyeon: Yup! And since in Korean the word "Telepathy" (said in Korean "이심전심") has the same meaning too. Nako: That's right, just when I suddenly wanted to eat it~
Nako: Hey~! I learned a new Korean word again! To me, I can learn the most with the time I have speaking in Korean with the members like this.
Chaeyeon: My way of learning Japanese is, to read and write a lot, so I think Nako-chan is a genius .for being able to improve her Korean skills jut through conversation alone!
Nako: No not really! At first I also tried writing down words to memorize, but it could'nt get into my head very well, so I changed to let's learn by conversation!

Hopefully we can see izone and x1 in more new activities soon!

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All you need to know about produce 101 controversies, Mnet and Cjes entertainment involvement

Produce 101, when it first announced back then in 2016, it becomes first ever Korean survival program that take up to 46 entertainment companies participation, a large scale project-and ambitious one, that Mnet ever made that whole year. From the 101 trainees, 11 will be selected to form a temporary girl group, with long based contract of 1 year. It's the birth of ioi, a powerful rookie of 2016. There is criticism though, because the show is kinda copy 48G system, how an idol produce by handpicked of national producer (fans), especially when it's all girls competition. If you follow the narration, JYP's talent, Somi stole the show since episode 1, her entrance is more prominent than other trainees back than on season 1 and the trio from jellyfish entertainment.  

During the show Mnet producer (Ahn Joon Young and Kim Yong Bum PD) make a rivalry narrative between the two contestant/trainee, Somi and Se jeong. The top 2 ranking are between this two. Meanwhile, Heo Chanmi (the other trainee who has debuted before) becomes the villain of the show. Example of the case: during a group evaluations, Mnet showed a scene in which Yeonjung performed the high note flawlessly for “Into The New World,” while Chanmi‘s voice cracked at the same part when she performed. They made it seem as if Chanmi was glaring as she watched her, and some viewers take the bait. It isn't surprising that Chanmi got eliminated afterward with how heavily she got evil editing from Mnet. Thus this become the born of evil editing terminology of Mnet. Keep in mind that Heo chanmi take the 1st seat position on first episode that later become a cursed position among produce series. (Because everyone who took the seat bound to get eliminated after).

An agency, hereafter known as “A,” is being accused of collecting over 100,000 accounts to vote in the first season of “Produce 101.” According to sources who previously worked at “A,” an executive of the agency gathered office employees, managers, and trainees in March 2016 and handed out documents with over 100,000 usernames and passwords for online voting. The agency reportedly used borrowed-name accounts and installed computer programs to make IP tracking difficult. One of the agency’s three trainees who participated in the first season of “Produce 101” was reportedly chosen for the final lineup.

The average viewership rating for the final episode of 'Produce 101' season 1 was 4% and then I.O.I (Korean: 아이오아이) was reborn, consists of 11 members: Somi, Sejeong, Yoojung, Chungha, Sohye, Kyulkyung, Chaeyeon, Doyeon, Mina, Nayoung, Yunjung. The band debuted on May 4, 2016, under YMC Entertainment and CJ E&M. I.O.I officially disbanded on January 29th, 2017. 

IOI released 2 minis, one single and 2 digital singles for a total of 14 songs in 6 months. IOI had a sold out debut showcase and performed at KCON Paris (18k people) and KCON L.A. They got Rookie of the year award,  three albums’ are ALL in top 5 best first week sales of 2016 (along with top girl group like Twice & Red Velvet). IOI endorsed +20 brands including Etude House, Paldo Ramen, SK Telecom, Petitzel and Auction. They’re basically everywhere in Korea. Overall, I.O.I ranks #2 in girlsgroup physical sales and #3 in total streaming for 2016.

Obviously with that much success, Mnet already planning to make another Produce 101 season 2, now with male participants. Now, more than ever, a lot of agency are willing to participate, trying to get popularity for their talents. Even pledis promising boygroup, Nuest, participated into the show, hoping to gain back their popularity that has been lost because of the mismanagement of the agency. At the beginning,  Park jihoon steal the show with his eye smile on Pick Me performance and Jang moon bok from Ono entertainment with his unique look and the fact that he sit the 1st seat position on the first episode (the cursed seat). Other stands out trainees are Samuel (Brave Entertainment), Ahn Hyeong Seop (Yuehua Entertainment), Ong Seong Woo (Fantagio) and Lee woo jin as the youngest candidate from season 2. The term of "Avenger team" were born from this season.

Later toward the show, Jang mon book and Samuel seems used for the rating only (looking how popular they are internationally),  while another strong candidates appears that stole the heart of viewer, it's none other than Kang daniel. Meanwhile, NU’EST main vocal, Kang Dongho got evil editing. He sang After School‘s “Because of You.” His voice was unstable, and Mnet edited his mistake to be replayed three times, but when they uploaded the full audition, many commented on how his mistake was so unnoticeable. Ahn and Kim PD repeat the formula of season 1, putting rivalry between kang daniel, Jr and Park Jihoon.

All 3 members from Nuest (JR, Minhyun, Baekho, and Ren) all managed to the top 20 of Produce 101 Season 2. It isn't a good idea to have 3 members of Nuest for the final line up from business point of view. So on the final episode, Mnet try to manipulate the voting result by announcing real time ranking for 11-14 @~58min mark of live(3 hr 30min) in the middle of the final show. Minhyun was revealed as 11th rank. Bae Yongjung:10, Jisung: 8 and Daehwi.  Hence, at the start, Jonghyun and Dongho was probably save and in the Top 11, which later continously pushed down as k-netz started voting for those low ranking trainee, like minhyun (Because they think JR position was save). Mnet manipulate the ranking by showing the current ranking so the top 11 line up becomes like what they like. BoA clearly seemed unhappy announcing the results. Despite all the huge uproar that made JR got eliminated from top 11, the last episode of 'Produce 101' season got 2, 5% in rating. Minhyun was crying so much because the others didn't win, especially JR who deserve the top 11 spot. There is conspiracy theory: Pledis and Mnet set it up. They planned to have Jonghyun dropped to get the nation's sympathy and have it fuel Nu'est comeback. Which actually work in the end.

Wanna one is created and consist of Kang Daniel, Park Ji Hoon, Lee Dae Hwi, Kim Jae Hwan, Ong Seong Woo, Park Woo Jin, Lai Guan Lin, Yoon Ji Sung, Hwang Minhyun, Bae Jin Young dan Ha Sung Woon, under YMC entertainment. In short Wanna one follow IOI footsteps as monster rookie, they even surpasses a lot of expectation from industry insider. It will be long if I need to list all the Wanna one achievement in here. For their first track "Energetic", they've since gone on to win 42 awards at last count. So far they've had 20 commercial deals. Every Wanna One album has gone to the top of the Gaon weekly charts in South Korea and Wanna one do their world tour concert only after 1 year debut. With how popular and successful the two season of produce 101, no wonder that Ahn PD and Kim PD feels like a GOD that can make any idols become popular with the show.

The third season begin, and it was announced that it will become a collaboration project between mnet and AKB 48 management. After this season, netizen already can predict which members who will get in the top 11 easily than the previous 2 season. At first they put the rivalry between Jurina and Sakura up front, but after Jurina quit the show for personal reason, it got switch being Japanese trainee lack of skill compare to Korean trainee and so on. According to Nielson Korea, the average viewership rating for the final episode of produce 48 on August 31 2018 was recorded at 3.1%, with the highest rating recorded during the broadcast being 4.4%. The result line up got heavily questioned though, because Gaeun, who supposedly on the list and always on the TOP 10 (just like JR) didn't included in top 11final ranking. Many also questioning about the fact that Chaeyeon should rank higher (not 12), but Mnet put it that way so it will become interesting for the rating. Another mention that many people think that Sakura should be the 1st (center), shown on the youtube video of the final winner announcement got 31.000 dislikes, this is the first time a winner of produce series get this much down vote/dislike. I think this is where the show become even weirder. (Not saying that season 1 and 2 is completely clean, but I believe it's better than the rest of the season, because it's more make senses if you follow the show). The produce 48 has a wicked ranking when in current episode a trainee could rank 8 then suddenly become 37 later on or vice versa.

Recent news reports have revealed that the PDs for the Mnet trainee reality series 'Produce 101' determined the final line up from 20 trainees that has been chosen by public into the top 12 And 11 for 'Produce 48' and 'Produce X 101' before public voting even started for final episode. It was revealed that the Ahn Joon Young and Kim Yong Bum PD of the show had chosen these trainees themselves without any regard of the voting result. These revelations are incredibly shocking, considering that trainees were believed to have gone through three rounds of public voting to obtain their spots. This mean the final debuted member are handpicked by ahn PD and not national producer, from remaining top 20 (who public like).

No wonder that KPOP Prediction account from twitter is able to guess the top 12 of Produce 48 before the final episode, and taking out Gaeun (the most prominent member) due to her age and image that doesn't suit Izone concept. For Produce X 101 too, Netizens in Korea have already begun to predict the final 11 members of 'Produce X 101'. Their prediction even before the show start aired.  Starship's Goo Jung Mo, TOP Media's Jinhyuk and Jellyfish's Kim Min Kyu are the one that netizen think should be on the top 11, yet didn’t get into the final list member. Kim min kyu might not get pick because until final episode, he is lacking in skill and hardly able to follow the dance choreography, although his visual and image is ideal for kpop idols.

From mbc PD note:
- Trainees of some companies received songs in advance;
- Program staff encouraged and pushed some trainees into key positions such as the main vocal, center or leader. So the PD could make a story out of it. (Remember how they forced sakura as cneter then roasted her after so she cried and give the center back to someone else? And another cases, there is a lot!! Like wooseok get evil edited so bad in the ending)
- Some trainees had their line amount increased over others; (the line distribution is really not justified, japanese trainee often get less to none)
- Trainees that were 'tagged' by the PDs were edited out, a trainee testified that a trainee didn't receive any screen time even in performance just for asking "why are you treating us like that", as one staff abruptly woke up trainees to record when they were sleeping morning tired of training
- The odds were so great that the trainees knew which companies would succeed and that generated strong conversations between the trainees, this was an inside issue among trainees.

On November 7, Niwa Shiori wrote on Twitter, “Competition programs are predetermined from the start and I don’t think ‘Produce 101’ was different.” She said, “When we first heard ‘Pick Me,’ some of the trainees were already fully versed in the song and choreography.”
She continued, “I was originally not going to say anything about the possible manipulation, but I had a really hard time after ‘Produce 101’ aired.” She added, “I would like everyone to know that the majority of the trainees are like me and have no fault in this.” The tweet then letter get deleted.

Park Hee Seok, a contestant on Mnet’s “Produce 101 Season 2,” has shared his thoughts too.

I dare say this as someone who directly participated in the program and watched seasons 1, 2, and 3 because they were filmed at our agency’s practice rooms at the Paju Hallyu Training Center, but I do not believe there was a single trainee who did not work hard or wasted time when they were filming, did not give their best for each performance, or believed that they would obviously get the spot.

People from small agencies that do not have the money nor connections could not comfortably sleep nor rest, and they spent time smiling, crying, fighting, and getting exhausted and frustrated, hoping to achieve their dreams by appearing in the program. They considered each performance as their last and because of the little shred of hope, they got nervous for each voting, cried because of malicious comments, and smiled for even a second of screen time.

Even I, who is complimented for my positive and strong state of mind, had a hard time reading comments such as ‘This is the end for you’ or ‘How can someone like you wish to be an idol?’ You cannot even imagine how hard it must have been for the trainees who are timid and had no one to open up to. Every staff member, writer, and producer worked just as hard while filming the program.

However, now that this article has been proven as the truth, I’m worried that all PDs, FDs [floor directors], and writers who participated in the program will be called the bad guys. I sincerely hope that nothing like this will ever happen again to trainees and artists who ardently dream every day. I truly hope that nothing like this will ever happen again

So hopefully the vote manipulation that The PD and agency official has done won't affect to the finalist group, IOI, Wanna one, IZONE and X1. Unfortunately it isn't the case because Izone has postpone their recent comeback and cancelled their showcase concert plus got deleted out from a lot of variety show that they've participated in. It's suck really. Now even x1 contract is still not certain because On November 7, Ilgan Sports released an exclusive report stating that X1 has not signed a contract with CJ ENM yet. I hope people could be more lenient and think that every trainees are the victims here and we shouldn't force disbandment toward the winner group.

FINAL WORDS
We can't deny that Ahn and Kim PD have great taste for the final line up, not anyone need to stand out, so by leaving several trainee and put a filler member, will make the dynamic of the group better. Even JR and jinhyuk who didn't win, get his popularity back thanks to the show, so Produce 101 has given a lot of trainee the chance/opportunity, even for the loser. Produce 101 has given a lot of opportunities, not only for the top 11, but also for several others. Look how much special project, sub unit, fan meeting, cf that has been sold and get by the losing trainees after participating in produce 101. It's too bad if we didn't see this good fact and only looking on the bad side of the show. It’s so sad if we don’t appreciate the hard work of the top11/12 that they put in the show too. Because of this scandal, oneit and wizone, the fandom for both x1 and izone try to show support to the group and successfully made #staywithx1 and #withizone trending no 1 and 2 worldwide.

In my opinion, I think it isn’t surprising if some trainee might know the song and choreography before it even started or tried to vote using IP that they buy in the market. The agency might push their talents no matter what to get popularity out of the show. The talents have little to none to refuse this because they are bound in a contract. Well, maybe there are some rich trainee who the parents spend money to bribe the PD, but it’s all just an allegation and assumptions. If you’re not a bully or evil envious person, you shouldn’t force someone to end their career because of a mere assumptions. Also keep in mind, I don’t think the trainee know exactly who will be the winner.

Someone like sakura, daniel, jihoon, yohan, somi, sejeong and wooseok is 99% confident to be picked because they have large fandom already that is stand out compare to other trainees. So from middle to ending, they looked so confident. Yet, we can see how surprised minhyuk and jr when jr didn’t get picket, how gaeun, chaeyeon, nako, dongpyo and wonjin feels pressure waiting to get called. The looks and reaction of each trainees on final live episode, looks freaking real to me. They looked surprised and unknown of the result just like we are, the viewers. When hangyul got called, look how happy dohyun face were. Also, dongpyo has told us before that he is afraid that he will be the first center of produce that won’t get debut. Sakura might seems she is already waiting for her name to be called out and probably a bit disappointed that she got second, then later break down because chaeyeon name got called. Yohan and wooseok probably know they will fight for 1st seat positions because it’s obvious , but didn’t know who will really get it. In short, the trainees didn’t know who will win, but PD ahn and kim indeed know and decide the result before hand.

All the nervousness face of trainees in final episode seems real to me. This little thing can’t be fabricated or the trainee should receive an oscar for their realistic acting. Don’t ever think any variety tv show is 100% free from script, because they got edited before it was aired. The PD can create a flow or narrative using people by giving certain role they need to take, without actually inform that individual. In short, ALL TRAINEES are the victim, both the winner and loser, yet both side can get something from this show. So even for other trainees who won’t make to final line up because Ahn PD, if they can use the chances in produce, they will still get a lot of job offer after the show. Reality is that harsh, you will see a lot of set up interview in real life where people who got in is someone who know insider or from high background. But didn’t mean everything is corrupt and all side needs to take the blame.

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MNET APOLOGIZE FOR THE VOTE RIGGING OF PRODUCE 101 SERIES

MNET, OFFICIALLY APOLOGIES FOR 'PRODUCE X''S VOTES MANIPULATION...

Mnet will try to take the responsibility of what they’ve done wrong, to all the concerned areas. After going silence since the first vote riggings allegations arise, mnet finally broke the silence regarding Produce X 101's votes controversy and issued their official apology.

 Mnet said on the 5th,
 "we deeply apologize for the controversies surrounding Mnet's Produce X 101". They continued saying "towards the end of July, the police investigation started. There is currently a warrant of arrest issued and we are watching the development of this investigation. We will actively cooperate with the investigation and take responsibility for the areas where responsibility needs to be taken."

 They added, "we deeply apologize for all the viewers who gave love to 'Produce X', to its contestants, as well to the agencies' officials. However, we ask you to please refrain from reporting speculative news about the artists who are affected by this incident."

This is how knetz react regardless mnet apology:
 1. [+3,240, -28] So when are you gonna reveal the original votes before the manipulation?
 2. [+2,117, -382] Disband X1, cancel Izone's comeback and reveal who were the members who got rigged in
 3. [+1,184, -7] If you were to fake everything like this, don't do any audition programs anymore, I'm getting sick of it...
 4. [+1,009, -7] What "take responsibility for the areas where responsibility needs to be taken"? You need to take responsibility for everything 
5. [+644, -10] Doing such disgusting things to young kids
 6. [+205, -44] X1 needs to disband. Fake group
 7. [+171, -16] First of all, halt X1's promotions and put the members who got rigged out back in
 8. [+119, -2] Reveal the data, give us a refund, apologies to the trainees and give them partial compensation

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[BREAKING] Produce x 101 PD ahn joon young are arrested for questIoning by police

Prosecution has approved the arrest warrant for Produce X 101 PD Ahn Joon Young and some of the other individuals involved in the vote manipulation scandal for the Produce series. Produce X 101 PD Ahn Joon Young reportedly received wine and dine meetings at adult entertainment places from Entertainment Agency Officials The number or names of the agencies were not revealed

Via koreaboo

Earlier in the day, PD Ahn Joon Young entered the Seoul Central District Court along with 2 other members of the Produce X 101 production team for their arrest warrant questioning. One staff member from an unnamed entertainment agency was also part of the group questioned. Following the questioning, which took 2 hours and 10 minutes, PD Ahn Joon Young (and the rest of those questioned) were led out of the Seoul Central District Court in handcuffs, as he was taken to the holding cell to await the decision. 

Following the questioning, which took 2 hours and 10 minutes, PD Ahn Joon Young (and the rest of those questioned) were led out of the Seoul Central District Court in handcuffs, as he was taken to the holding cell to await the decision. During the time the court was deliberating, the Cyber Crime Unit of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency conducted their 4th search and seizure of CJ ENM’s offices. Due to the arrest warrant being approved , Ahn Joon Young and 2 of the other people questioned will now remain in jail, as they await their trials for the case. Specific details on which 2 of the 3 others questioned had their arrest warrants approved were not released. PD Ahn Joonyoung Reportedly Manipulated Votes of All Seasons of 'Produce' Series to Gain Profit. Ahn Joon Young was the producing director of both “Produce 101” from 2016 and “Produce 101 Season 2” from 2017. The two “Produce 101” series were widely popular and created I.O.I and Wanna One. PD Ahn also the lead produce of produce 48.

It is reported that the 4 people who will be undergoing an arrest warrant validity hearing are:
 Produce X 101 PD Ahn Joon Young
2 other Produce X 101 staff members, (one staff from cjes ent)
1 entertainment agency staff member
 Total of 4 people

According to various reports, producer Ahn Joonyoung and others have manipulated the voting results during the live broadcast to favor certain candidates. Reports also said that the manipulation has occurred from the first season of the survival show and it's done to gain profit from viewers.
Following investigations from today, police have applied for travel bans (order has yet to be approved) on Produce PD Ahn Joonyoung, CP "Kim", PD "Lee", and Vice President of Starship Entertainment "Kim" and more. Previously Starship was one of the companies raided for investigating the controversy  (along with Woollim and MBK). PRODUCE X 101' PD Ahn Joonyoung revealed to have tried to destroy the evidence of the mobile phone message and related data.

update on the trends after pd note: 1. starship entertainment 2. produce x 101 3. starship 4. starship trainees 5. mbk entertainment 9. produce note 13. produce x 101 center 15. woollim entertainment 18. produce x 101 starship 19. ahn joonyoung pd

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ALL ABOUT MNET VOTE RIGGING FOR PRODUCE 101 SERIES [BREAKING]

Let’s talk about this hot issues that a lot of other Korean sites have informed and talked about. As the fans and viewers, I might want to add several input, but start with basic, shall we?

Description

Produce 101 was mnet girl group or boy group survival reality show, by cjes entertainment, It was a large-scale project in which the public "produces" a unit girl group by choosing members from a pool of 101 trainees from 46 entertainment companies (and individuals) as well as the group's concept, debut song, and group name

How it’s start?

Ridiculous enough, this speculation was just released after the final episode of produce x 101, the fourth season of mnet produce series. Although in my opinion, it’s already obvious  enough that any tv shows aren’t 100% real after all, and this kind of practice (manipulating vote) might has happened from the start (since produce 101 season 1, ioi) >> a lot more articles to come about this issues and police start to look after this case after some politicians try to stir up this shit more >> some ex mnet staff mention that the vote rigging is true  police start the investigation >> some quiet moment >> x1 finally debut, but some cancellations of endorsements deals and debut stage >> x1 doesn’t disappoint and sell 500k albums, won 11 musical trophies 🏆 beating popular group like red velvet >> new article about founding new proof about the vote rigging start again (currently there is ongoing protests and demonstrations in south korea about the new president and the past / ex presidential)

Honest though:
It’s kinda weird and unnecessary for the timing to bring this issues now.  It might be a black campaign from another company to sabotage produce groups after mnet creates some “cheating” competition by debuting a temporary rookie group that has longer and longer contract. Aside from what mnet has done is wrong (if the assumption about vote rigging is found as real), no ex trainee or contestants and the final debut members will benefit from this, maybe it will benefit for the other competitor, but not the franchise. I mean, in each season the debuted members are perfect as they are, from ioi, wanna one, izone and x1, all are great with how it is now. Well, there are several contestants that should win like jr, gaeun and jinhyuk, but aside that, mnet pick well. all produce groups, IOI, wanna one, izone and X1, made history and changed the kpop world like before only the big 3 and some big companies dominate the industry and its a slim chance for groups from small companies to survive. Produce is a media of opportunity for idols who came from small companies, to make a name for themselves.

Why?

If it’s proven, how do you think the final debut member feels about this? How about the one who received the extra vote?  He/she will get black lashes, hatred for something they can’t change/do.  And the members of final group won’t change anyway, so the other contestants whom spots got stolen doesn’t benefit from it. They will only just think that their agency might think they’re nit good enough, or they will feel some grudge towards the agency.

The recent progress of this issues as follows:

The South Korean police have confirmed that ‘Produce X 101’ voting results have been rigged. It has been reported that the authorities have booked the production team of the show for obstruction of business. The cyber crimes investigation team has found circumstantial evidence that suggests some of the votes that belonged to other trainees went to the trainees who ended up in the debut lineup. Specific names of idols have not been revealed yet. But reports have stated that two or three members of X1’s votes have been manipulated, meaning that there may be either two or three trainees who were eliminated in the final rounds that were rightfully supposed to have been included in X1. Previously, On September 17th, Maeil Business reported that 'Produce X 101' has had their votes manipulated, not only on the final results, but they said it started as early as the 2nd episode. They stated that the people had to choose between 11 trainees and the number of people that voted on episode 1 totaled to 223,179, which could be equally divided by 11, but for the next couple of episodes and rounds, the total amount of votes couldn't be equally divided by 11. The figure below shows the number of votes counted by realtime voting on the top, votes coming from the website in the middle, and votes from the app on the bottom.

After looking at it the votes counted from the website, in the middle, make it so the votes could be equal after dividing it from 11. Although the votes from realtime and from the app clearly show that the votes could not have been equal.

Furthermore, 'CBS No Cut News' reported that police have booked several staff members of 'Produce X 101' including the program's PD for charges of interference of business, etc. Next, police are expected to carry out investigations to determine whether or not monetary exchanges were made between Mnet and the agencies of the X1 members in question, in relation to vote rigging.

On October 2, It was reported that the Seoul Metropolitan Police conducted more search and seizure orders on entertainment companies which were involved with not only Mnet's 'Produce X 101', but also 'Produce 48'. According to reports, police have not only searched MBK Entertainment, Starship Entertainment, and, Woollim Entertainment for evidence of vote-rigging during 'Produce X 101', but they've also searched numerous other companies of former 'Produce 48' contestants after extending vote-rigging allegations to all of Mnet's idol survival programs. However, the Seoul Metropolitan Police will not disclose the companies that participated in 'Produce 48' which were part of their search and seizure order.

The speculation:

1. 4 suspicions over the last ranking (You will understand if you looked at the votes below)

(t/n: the highlighted ones are: Kim Yohan, Song Hyungjoon, Nam Dohyun and Song Yuvin)

Suspicion #1 The law of multiples

Each vote were multiples of 7497,445 (the #10's votes = 749,444) and they distributed like that, so the numbers just dropped drastically. 

However, Lee Jinhyuk and Goo Jungmo's numbers are the only ones who have a 0.04 difference with other ranks, the 2 difference scale are the same

In other words, Lee Jinhyuk is just a bit lower (-0.04) and Goo Jungmo just a little bit higher (+0.04)

If you consider the fact that Lee Jinhyuk could've been the #11, there must've been a reason why they purposefully brought him down 

Suspicion 1.1 Using the same multiples to add and subtract

They used 100 as a base to separate the multiples, so that 1~9 were divided by 100, and 11~20 was divided by 100. From 1 to 9 the divider was 279 and from 11-20 the divider was also 279

In other words, the #10's total was 749,444 (common divider) and the difference between the scale from above and below are the same.

Suspicion #2 Traces of the special number (Tony's votes)

Lee Saejin + Tony = Kang Minhee

Kim Mingyu + Tony = Cha Junho

Song Yuvin + Tony = Nam Dohyun

Nam Dohyun + Tony = Song Hyungjoon

Lee Hangyul + Tony = Han Seungwoo

Song Hyungjoon + Tony = Kim Yohan 

Those who received a "buff/manipulated" votes:

#18 -> #10

#17 -> #9

#16 -> #8

#8 -> #4

#7 -> #3

#4 -> #1

2. The recalculated ranking

I recalculated everything removing Tony's added votes. You can see that the new ranking makes way more sense

(first ranking: including Tony's votes and rigging the votes)

1. Kim Yohan 

2. Kim Wooseok

3. Han Seungwoo 

4. Song Hyungjoon 

5. Cho Seungyoun 

6. Son Dongpyo

7. Lee Hangyul

8. Nam Dohyun 

9. Cha Junho

10. Kang Minhee

11. Lee Jinhyuk 

12. Goo Jungmo 

13. Lee Eunsang 

14. Geum Donghyun

15. Hwang Yunseong 

16. Song Yuvin 

17. Kim Mingyu

18. Lee Saejin 

19. Ham Wonjin 

20. Tony

(new ranking by removing the additional votes from Tony)

1. Kim Wooseok : passed

2. Kim Yohan: passed

3. Cho Seungyoun : passed

4. Son Dongpyo : passed

5. Han Seungwoo : passed

6. Lee Hangyul : passed

7. Song Hyungjoon : passed

8. Lee Jinhyuk: passed, but actually didn't make it

9. Goo Jungmo: passed, but actually didn't make it

10. Lee Eunsang: passed, was the X

11. Geum Donghyun 

12. Hwang Yunseong 

13. Nam Dohyun: Actually made it

14. Song Yuvin 

15. Cha Junho: Actually made it

16. Kim Mingyu: The actual X

17. Kang Minhee

18. Lee Saejin 

19. Ham Wonjin 

20. Tony

Netizen react:

1. [+342, -11]

Goo Jungmo was really the #9 until the end F*CK how did he end up there

2. [+229, -5]
If you're telling me that this is real, the trainees who were originally eliminated must be f*cking embarrassed right now

3. [+186, -7]
But it's true that the original center was Kim Wooseok? Why are they even changing the center..? Do you know how important the center is for Produce groups? They really changed it however they want

4. [+138, -0]
What the f*ck if this is the truth, and they really manipulated Lee Jinhyuk, Goo Jungmo and Kim Mingyu could've debuted and the center could've been Kim Wooseok??? The members changing is an issue in itself but isn't it too problematic that they even changed the center..?

5. [+137, -0]
Tony f*ck he's f*cking pitiful, they even used his votes for this

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Produce x 101 prediction comes to be real

First, I might have the original prediction about the possible trainee here:https://vanbun.blogspot.com/2019/05/prediction-produce-x-101-season-4-debut.html

And I want to make some update regarding this list. Let me break down several trainee who got a big amount of airtime and attention in produce x 101:

1. Kim mingyu
It’s so obvious that mnet try hard to make a correlative story about how his grade has fallen, the turmoil and pressure kim mingyu feels. It’s sad to see that he is being kicked out from his original team and can’t keep up.

2. Yuvin
He might be a great vocalist, and I can feel how confidence he is as a singer. He has a good look and tall figure, well suited to be he ideal idols, yet somehow I don’t like his personality. For my views, he sometimes ( I don’t know if it’s because of evil editing or not) acts arrogant. He only cares about himself, shown by how he doesn’t care to steal the main vocal from his friend, su hwan, who vote him to be in the group. I mean, why not let his friend a chance when he has already got enough main vocal position. The other example: when group discuss to accept additional x member donghyun or not, he is the one who talk and convince about not accepting additional member because it will burden the team. He might be a great vocalist, yet this season already have so many great vocalist.
3.Do hyun
A potential rapper, who is still young and tall. Nothing to add.

4. Sungyeon
Our all rounded and well loved by other trainee

5. Yohan
Now, I solidify him as a proper center of season x

6. Woo seok
He got evil editing, and I’m kinda disappointed to him, afterall, he still did it.


7. Son dong pyo
Is it a trait from high ranking candidates? Since many of them chose not to accept the x trainee into the team, disappointed.. from mingyu, dohyeon, dongpyo, yuvin, wooseok, etc. Only hyung jun and yohan is willing to take him. Now I feel like Yohan might be a better center than woo Seok. Evil editing or not.

8. Song hyun jun
He seems a good one

9. Ham won jin
He is a good kid with a huge potential and able to learn fast, he is also accept the x trainee back, if not the other member oppose it.
10. Lee han gyul
11. Park sunho
Mnet seems like him
12. Lee jin hyuk
13. Cha junho
14. Hwang yunseong
15. Lee jin woo
16. Ko jungmo
17. Han seung wo


Of course I need to pick only 11, and I don’t think I like all the trainees I’ve mentioned above. I have got at least 7 who is already a fixed pick to debut:

1.yohan
2. seungyeon
3.  Wooseok
4. hyeong  jun
5, cha junho
6. Han Seungwo
7. Mingyu
8. Dohyun
9. Eunsang
10. Lee hangyul
11. Son dongpyo
Keep in mind, each season I got only 88% right.. which I tend to leave behind 1 or two trainee that I don’t like.. lol but got debut.

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SOME LEGENDARY PERFORMANCES FROM PRODUCE 101 SERIES

We might already know this popular survival variety show called Produce 101, by mnet. Although the contestant comes from a trainee and never debuted before, but there are several legendary performances that is performed by the trainee of Produce 101. The franchise has attracted a wide following in Asia. More than 10 million people cast votes during the finale of Season 2 in 2017, equivalent to a fifth of South Korea's population. Produce series has not only be a success to generate buzz in the internet all around the world, but also successfully debut a group who later become the trendiest rookies, called rookie monster. 

Without a doubt, with all the success, many other countries try the similar approach to create their own version of Produce series, and some country like China and Japan even buy the license from CJ entertainment. With all the popularity, check out the amazing performances from produce series below!

1. BANG BANG from produce 101 season 1 (total views is 33 millions)

2. Sorry Sorry from produce 101 season 2 (total views : 22 millions)

3. Shape of you from produce 101 season 2 (total views: 22 millions)

4. At the same place from produce 101 season 1 (total views: 12 millions)

5.Knock from produce 101 season 2 (total views: 13 millions)

6. Rumor from produce 48 (total views: 18 millions)

7. Sorry not Sorry from produce 48 (12 millions)

8. To my youth from produce x 101

9. Love shot from produce x 101

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SUMMARY OF WHAT HAS HAPPENED IN 2019 [MID YEAR EDITION] K ENTERTAINMENT

This is a short recap to what happened in 2019. Well, let me warn you first, since this year might be the "worst" year of many kpop fans out there in the world. Especially if you're a stan of YG entertainment who actually produce a lot of good music and style. Without further ado, let's see what's happening in this 2019.

1. DRUGS and PROSTITUTION scandal, as well as all the BAD THINGS

This including all criminal act like money laundering, illegal prostitution, drugs use, drugs rape, sexual assault and assault under influence. Many idols, boy group member, and even actress already charged with this issues. If we want to start from the big one, it will be Seungri case, ex Bigbang member who decide to retire from entertainment industry after his "Burning Sun" scandal got big. In short, Seungri was officially charged with various criminal action. According to the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, Seungri faces charges related to embezzlement, destruction of evidence, violation of laws on sex trade, sexual crimes and food hygiene. Seungri is suspected of procuring prostitution for personal and business acquaintances from Taiwan, Hong Kong and Japan from December 2015 to January 2016. He is also suspected of buying sex himself. This case has been referred to prosecutors for further development

This "Burning sun" led to another domino effect which eventually bring down several "big names" down. The popular "troublesome chat group" who is then accused as illegally shared sexual content (hidden sex taping) and drug rape is next. Some stars who got caught are jung joon young, FT Island Jong hyun, CN BLUE Jong hyun, Roy kim, Singers Jeong Jinwood and  Kangin, ex super junior member.

This might not be enough, because after this scandal, another big name from YG entertainment popped out, and it turns out as B.I from Ikon 's leader. He was charged for drug scandal, get caught buying and using the drugs. This scandal led to his withdrawal from the group and another early retirement. This accumulative scandal let YG stock dropped and to save it, the current CEO, Yang Hyun Suk and his brother, Yang Min Suk steps down as CEO and lead director.

2. BTS become more and more approachable and unbeatable wall.

Let's not talk only about bad things. BTS were heading out on their BTS World Tour: Love Yourself jaunt this summer with dates across North America, Europe and two nights at London’s Wembley Stadium in June. All the tours are completely sold out and they even make additional concert.

According to StubHub UK, the world’s largest ticket marketplace, BTS have beaten the likes of Drake, Ariana Grande and Spice Girls in their list of the top-selling gigs of 2019. And this is not the only achievement that BTS got this year. Hardly a week goes by without a new record being made by BTS, and now the South Korean septet has done it again: the group’s August-release Love Yourself: Answer has officially become the best-selling album to ever appear on Korea’s Gaon Music Chart. With over 2.03 million sales, it is the highest amount ever recorded by Gaon since the chart began tracking South Korean music sales in 2010. According to a news release provided by BTS’s label Big Hit Entertainment, Love Yourself: Answer recorded cumulative sales of 4 million copies, the largest cumulative sales to date in Gaon Chart history, and one of the best-selling South Korean albums of all time.

3. Heart breaking break up
A sad news comes from K drama scene where our golden top couple, Song Jong Ki and Song hye kyo were reportedly issue a divorce. The marriage of the pair was to last just two years. After wedding in a high-profile ceremony in 2017, the actors released separate statements announcing the split on Thursday. The reason of the divorce is because the different in personality. It seems the forever ever after happy ending only will last in K drama land.

4. Possible IOI reunion
Another good news for Mnet produce series, after several denials from the executive, it turns out that the reunion of IOI, ex Produce 101 group who is disbanded in January 2017 might be possible after all. IOI is the first generation of Produce series, the original trend setter, consists of 11 talented personnel. According to members’ agencies and various industry sources on June 12, after extensive discussion over a long period of time, the group has agreed to get back together.

Participating in the reunion will be nine members: Kim Sejeong, Choi Yoojung, Chungha, Kim Sohye, Kyulkyung, Jung Chaeyeon, Kim Doyeon, Kang Mina, and Nayoung. According to the report, Jeon Somi and Yoo Yeonjung will not be joining. Jeon Somi turned down participation due to her upcoming solo debut, and Yoo Yeonjung also recently began promotions with WJSN

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